Is it ok to wear your denim shorts to work? Yes. But there are rules...

Working at GLAMOUR magazine we're lucky enough to be able to wear pretty much anything we like to work every day. Jeans, tee-shirts and trainers would be dubbed ‘the uniform’ if we had such a thing at GLAMOUR and while there is some serious high fashion and indeed glamour, no one will judge you if your feminist slogan tee is Topshop’s Females of the Future rather Dior’s We Should All Be Feminists.

But I hit a stumbling block this morning in this insane heatwave we are experiencing. All I wanted to wear were my denim shorts and for some reason, it just didn’t feel right – rude almost. Yet when I got into the office I counted four pairs of completely acceptable, smart looking shorts on women. Can I wear them then? Actually yes according to our Fashion Director Natalie Hartley. But there are rules! Five to be precise – here's Natalie's verdict.

Rule no.1"Hemmed over frayed – too much fray and ripping are too casual. We are not at a festival – it’s still an office!"

NO VICTORIA"S SECRET VIBES IN THE OFFICE PLEASE!

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Rule no.2"The colour of the denim matters – indigo denim, black or any darker colour like khaki are all ok for work. Faded denim still shouts casual weekender."

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Rule no.3"High waisted are smarter and good for tucking into shirts. Add a belt to smarten up your look."

GOALS!

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Rule no.4"Keep the length longer – culottes are perfect but the shortest for work I would say should come mid-thigh or for those with shorter legs as long as your bum cheeks are covered and you tick the above boxes you will be fine."

Rule no.5"Leg or boobs – if your legs are out for work don’t reveal too much on top! Go for long sleeved shirts or tops.